Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
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Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Persian Lime
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Persian lime
tabardillo
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
tabardillo
In French
Citrus × latifolia
tabardillo
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
tabardillo
In Greek
Persian lime
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Tabardillo
In Polish
Persian lime
Tabardillo
In Latin
Persian lime
Tabardillo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Tabardillo
Season and care of Persian Lime and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Tabardillo Physical Information
Persian Lime and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Tabardillo are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Lime and Tabardillo
Care of Persian Lime and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.